Friday, November 20, 2009

A Little Guy Tie & Pattern Giveaway

{he’s really smiling at the candy next to my camera…. works every time.}

Yesterday I tried out this pattern. It was the easiest, most fun pattern I’ve done in a long time! And with NO hand sewing like other tie patterns. I’m so excited about these, especially now that I’m having another boy. The best part is the pattern comes with 5 different tie patterns, including a tie for Dad so I can make my husband and son matching ties for Christmas! Made with "man" fabric of course.

The ties I made were with the classic guy pattern. The first tie I made with really light interfacing as the pattern called for, but the second tie ( on my son in the picture) I used no interfacing and actually liked it better. With starch it was nice and crisp even without the interfacing. And with my fabric I didn’t cut on the bias, so I only used about 1/3 yard fabric for one tie. Which means each tie cost me like 3 bucks! And the second tie took me under 20 minutes to make. Which means my poor sons are going to have new ties every Sunday for the rest of their lives.

Megan was sweet enough to send me 2 extra patterns to giveaway. To enter just leave a comment on this post before noon on Monday the 23rd. You can also buy the pattern here in her etsy shop or order a ready made tie here. Good luck!

I've been wanting to try my hand at making ties, but been a little intimidated by all the steps, the bias, and the hand sewing. You have gotten me all excited to give this one a go. I'd love to win it!Thanks so much for the giveaway!

I love these! I have been looking for an easy pattern to make a whole bunch for Christmas for the nephews and my little guy! Thanks so much for sharing! I love the fabric you used too! Its hard to find great "manly" fabric.

What a great range in this pattern--I've always been scared off by the bias/hand sewing business. Now that my guys have girlfriends--and the possibility of going to dances--they are again interested in ties (but not Dad's). Thanks for sharing how well this pattern works.

I love your tie! I have this fabric and didn't think my husband would like it very much:) But my son is a different story. This would be a great pattern to win. Thanks so much for the review. Not a lot of fabric and no interfacing makes me happy!!

My husband is a pastor and even though he doesn't like wearing ties he sometimes has to. I have often thought they looked too complicated to make but this looks like it would be a great pattern. THanks for the opportunity to win. New to your blog and love it. Thanks again.

That is so neat! No kiddos for us yet, but my husband has three ties (and has only worn one of those three to every wedding, church service etc for all 7 years that I have known him!) Looks like time for a new tie!Thanks!!

ooohhh, pick me! pick me! i have 2 lil' fellas that i love to dress up dandy. i have tried to make ties without a pattern (don't even try it--or do, but be handy with some wine to cover your disappointment). i would love to try again with a pattern.

What a cute tie. My kid loves putting on his daddy's ties. I've been thinking that he is about old enough for his own. And how cute is matching father/son ties. Finally, something totally cute to make for the guys.

I've been meaning to make a tie for my little guy, but havent looked into too many patterns. I had no idea that so many have hand sewing involved and that it's that big of a pain. I'll trust you on your recommendation. This pattern sounds great!

We have family pictures next month *groan* and I have three small kids - all boys - who need to be outfitted. I would love to make each of them one of these ties in a funky and bright but oh-so-manly fabric for the pics. Love the one on your little guy!

Very cool! I was recently thinking about taking apart a tie to see if I could make one for my boy since I couldn't find any I liked for a 5 year old! This would be perfect. Thanks for sharing this too!

How fun! Just a couple of days ago my 14 year old son asked me if I would make him tie. I was a little surprised but, he said his friend at church's grandma had made his friend one and he wanted me to make him one. If I win the pattern I will make hime one!